Another Win For Britney

Britney Spears holds the title as the current New Music Challenge champion. On Friday, she will face Leona Lewis. Let me know what you think about the songs. Who will be the first champion of 2009? The choice is yours.

Circus - Britney Spears


I Will Be - Leona Lewis


Friday at 6PM... find out who won!

~Annie Spears~

The New Music Challenge Returns!!!

The final winner of the Christmas Music Challenge is Santa Claus Is Coming To Town by Bruce Springsteen. Thanks for all of your votes this holiday season! The New Music Challenge returns Monday night at 6PM. Check back to see who will be featured.



You pick the music you like best with the New Music Challenge.

7PM: Christmas Music Challenge

We still have one more Christmas Music Challenge left before the holiday. Bryan Adams goes up against Bruce Springsteen... who is your favorite?

The Champion:
Run, Rudolph, Run - Bryan Adams


The Challenger:
Santa Claus Is Coming To Town - Bruce Springsteen


Call (810) 966-9696 at 7PM Tuesday to give me your vote for the best Christmas song.

~Annie Spears~

A Snowy Day All Around

Even with a bit of a blizzard, Jessica Simpson's Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow won Friday's Christmas Music Challenge. Monday, listen to see who will be the next challenger.

The Champion:
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow - Jessica Simpson


The next Christmas Music Challenge is Monday at 6PM.

~Annie Spears~

A Victory For The Chipmunks

Get ready for the holidays with the Christmas Music Challenge! Wednesday night at 6PM, Alvin and the Chipmunks go against Brenda Lee. You know the songs, but for a little extra fun, check out the videos.

The Champion:
The Christmas Song - The Chipmunks


The Challenger:
Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree - Brenda Lee


Listen at 6PM to vote and see which holiday classic will win the challenge.

~Annie Spears~

The Christmas Music Challenge Is Here!!

'Tis the season for the Christmas Music Challenge. Listen Tuesday at 6PM to vote for your favorite Christmas music!!! If you get a chance, check out both videos... they are pretty entertaining (especially the on for Feliz Navidad)!

The Champion:
The Christmas Song - The Chipmunks


The Challenger:
Feliz Navidad - Jose Feliciano


Celebrate the Christmas season with the Christmas Music Challenge weeknights at 6PM.

~Annie Spears~

No Stopping Katy Perry

Get ready for Friday's New Music Challenge... Katy Perry will be up for her 4th win but first she will have to defeat Lady Gaga's new song. Cast your vote here for your favorite.

The Champion:
Thinking Of You - Katy Perry


The Challenger:
Just Dance - Lady Gaga


The Challenge is back to it's normal time at 6PM. Listen to see who wins!

~Annie Spears~

Katy Perry Sees Red

Thursday's New Music Challenge has 2-day champ, Katy Perry, going up aginst the new song from the band Red. Which song do you like? Which one to you hate? Leave your comments here.

The Champion:
Thinking Of You - Katy Perry


The Challenger:
Already Over - Red


Come back at 7PM to see who wins Thursday's New Music Challenge.

~Annie Spears~

Ladies Night

The ladies battle it out Tuesday night on the New Music Challenge: Beyonce vs. Katy Perry. Listen to both of the songs and let me know which song YOU like the best.

The Champion:
Single Ladies - Beyonce


The Challenger:
Thinking Of You - Katy Perry


Tuesday night at 6PM... listen to 96.9 WBTI to see who wins!

~Annie Spears~

What Happend To Brad Pitt??

Over the last few months, I've noticed a big change in Brad Pitt.... and NOT for the better. Think Oceans 11 - 13, Mr. & Mrs. Smith, and even as recent as Burn Before Reading. He was a great looking guy!!

Correct me if I'm wrong... but now, I think he just looks horrible! He said he wants to bring mustaches back in style because they are "respected enough"..... WHAT??


I hope the old Brad Pitt comes back soon. What do you think... Do you like the old or new Brad Pitt?

~Annie Spears~

Let's Make It 3

The New Music Challenge champion for the 3rd day in a row is Live. Check out their new song plus Thursday's challenger from Miley Cyrus.

The Champion:
Forever - Live


The Challenger:
Fly On The Wall - Miley Cyrus


Be ready to vote at 7PM on the New Music Challenge, just after the 5:01 Party.

~Annie Spears~

A New Champ To Start The Week

We have a new champion on the New Music Challenge after 5 days! On Tuesday, Live will face Jack's Mennequin. It was nearly impossible, but I finally found Live's new song for you to hear online. Let me know which song you like best.

The Champion:
Forever - Live



The Challenger:
The Resolution - Jack's Mannequin


Help us pick the best new music Tuesday with the New Music Challenge.

~Annie Spears~

The Fray Is Back!

Monday on the New Music Challenge The Fray emerged with a victory. Tuesday night at 6PM, they will be up against Christian Milian. Which do you like best?

The Champion:
You Found Me - The Fray


The Challenger:
Us Against The World - Christian Milian


Find out if your favorite song wins, Tuesday at 6PM!

~Annie Spears~

Human vs. Angels On The Moon (Not A Sci-Fi Movie)

Wednesday New Music Challenge Champions, The Killers, will be defending their title against Thriving Ivory. Let me know which song you like more!

The Champion:
Human - The Killers


The Challenger:
Angels On The Moon - Thriving Ivory


The winner will be announced live on Wednesday at 6PM! Thanks for watching and voting!

~Annie Spears~

Safetysuit Vs. The Killers

Monday night, Safetysuit claimed their 2nd victory! Tuesday, the will face off against The Killers in the New Music Challenge. Here are the songs... you make the call. Which is your favorite?

The Champion:
Someone Like You - Safetysuit


This is the acoustic version of the song. To hear the version that's on the New Music Challenge, click here.


The Challenger:
Human - The Killers


Listen at 6PM Tuesday to see if your favorite song wins the New Music Challenge.

~Annie Spears~

Ladies: You Deserve A Night Out!

I am getting really excited about this Friday... I will be in Lexington Friday night for Ladies Night Out. We are putting together a WBTI team... If you want to be a part of our WBTI team, email me at annie@wbti.com or leave me a post with your contact information.

Here are the basics for the night: First, everyone who registers will have a delicious dinner at the Cadillac House. Then, your group of ladies will head out on the town to complete your Lexington passport. Once your team has made it to all the fun stops... everyone heads back to the Cadillac House for a chance to win one of at least 25 prizes. (This is not a race)

You work hard every day... and I know you all deserve a night with your girlfriends. Call (810) 966-0137 to purchase your tickets.

~Annie Spears~

Hooray For Kevin Rudolf

And the winner of his second New Music Challenge is.... Kevin Rudolf! Thursday, the challenger is Snow Patrol. Should be a good one. Vote here!

The Champion:
Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolf



The Challenger:
Take Back The City - Snow Patrol



Due to the 5:01 Party, we moved the New Music Challenge to 7PM. Listen then to see who gets the victory!

~Annie Spears~

And It's Kevin Rudolf With The Win

Kevin Rudolf walks away with the win for Tuesday night's New Music Challenge. He faces long time music veteran, Ben Folds on Wednesday. Which song is your favorite? Leave me a comment and let me know. :)

The Champion:
Let It Rock - Kevin Rudolf



The Challenger:
You Don't Know Me - Ben Folds



You pick the best song... Listen at 6PM to see which song wins.

~Annie Spears~

Taylor Wins Again On Friday

The New Music Challenge is done for the week and Taylor Swift has won her 2nd day in a row. Monday, she takes on Secondhand Serenade at 6PM.

The Champion:
Love Story - Taylor Swift



The Challenger:
Fall For You - Secondhand Serenade



What do you think? Pick your favorite song for the New Music Challenge.

~Annie Spears~

7PM: Taylor Swift vs. Hinder

Thursday will be an exciting day in the New Music Challenge! It's Taylor Swift against the 10 day Champion, Hinder. Who will win? Vote for your favorite here.

The Champion:
Without You - Hinder



The Challenger:
Love Story - Taylor Swift



Listen at 7PM Thursday to see who wins!

~Annie Spears~

Erin Taylor Gets Flowers From Mystery Person

Today when I walked in the studio... I saw a beautiful arrangement of flowers. I was hoping that they were for me, seeing as Sweetest Day was Saturday.


It turns out that they were for Erin Taylor on the WBTI Morning Show! I was kind of nosy, read the card, and it said something like, "thanks for the amazing weekend" and it was NOT signed... how mysterious!

I kind of feel bad for reading her card, but I couldn't resist. It was just sitting there, without an envelope, in the vase. I think that if you are going to send flowers with a big, obvious card, you are inviting people to read it. What do you think? Have you read a co-workers in-flower-card?

~Annie Spears~

Britney Spears vs. Fall Out Boy... Who Will Win?

Two very different artists are on Wednesday's New Music Challenge... but both have great new songs. Check out the new videos from Fall Out Boy and Britney Spears.

The Champion:
I Don't Care - Fall Out Boy


The Challenger:
Womanizer - Britney Spears


Let me know which song is your favorite. You get to pick the music with the New Music Challenge on 96.9 WBTI.

~Annie Spears~

It's Spill Canvas Into The Weekend

Friday's winner of the New Music Challenge is again Spill Canvas so they will be back on Monday to take on Rihanna. Take a look at these videos and see what you think.

The Champion:
Saved - Spill Canvas


The Challenger:
Rehab - Rihanna


Those are the choices! Send me your votes or call (810) 966-9696 at 6PM! Thanks

~Annie Spears~

White Castle Cravers Hall Of Fame (It Does Exist)

Before today, there would be no way that I would believe something like the White Castle Cravers Hall Of Fame was real. I have officially been proven wrong. I LOVE this story:















Marysville man, Jack Rowley, has made White Castle history. Nearly 60 years ago, Rowley recalls being a little boy enjoying a White Castle Slyder for the first time. NOW, he is a 2008 inductee to the White Castle Cravers Hall of Fame. Rowley and his wife, Betty, were at the Chesterfield Township White Castle in February when they saw an ad for an essay contest about craving White Castle. They decided it would be fun to enter. Several weeks ago he heard he was a finalist in the contest, and last week he found out he was an inductee. Jack Rowley also says he celebrated a very special 50th Birthday at (where else) White Castle.

To see the full story, go to the Timesherald Website.

~Annie Spears~

Spill Canvas With The Victory

Thursday's New Music Challenge was tied until the very end! Ultimately, by only 1 vote, Spill Canvas won the challenge and moves on to Friday. Check out the two songs here.

The Champion:
Saved - Spill Canvas


The Challenger:
Not Meant To Be - Theory Of A Deadman


Theory of A Deadman's song is still too new for a video, but you get the idea. Let me know which one is your favorite!

~Annie Spears~

"Addicted" Continues At 7PM Thursday

For the past couple days, the new song from Saving Abel has been unstoppable on the New Music Challenge. Thursday's challenger is Spill Canvas. Vote for your favorite!

The Champion:
Addicted - Saving Abel


The Challenger:
Saved - Spill Canvas


Tune into the New Music Challenge Thursday at 7PM after the 5:01 Party!

~Annie Spears~

Saving Abel vs. The Killers

The Killers won their 2nd New Music Challenge in a row Friday night. Make sure you tune into the challenge Monday to see if they can make it 3 days in a row. Monday they take on Saving Abel.

The Champion:
Human - The Killers


The Challenger:
Addicted - Saving Abel


We want to know what you like... make sure you vote either online or by phone on Monday.

~Annie Spears~

The Killers Take On "The Real World"

An unexpected win by the Killers means they are headed into Friday's New Music Challenge against a new artist who actually has already had her 15 minutes of fame on MTV's The Real World Hollywood. Which song do you think we should play here on 96.9 WBTI?

The Champion:
Human - The Killers


The Challenger:
Summertime - Brianna Taylor


What do you think? Vote here and also LIVE Friday night at 6PM with the New Music Challenge on 96.9 WBTI.

~Annie Spears~

Dress Your Baby Like A Thanksgiving Meal

This could be one of the weirdest things that I have seen online EVER, and that in itself says a lot. Watch as Martha Stewart discusses this delicious Thanksgiving dinner which is really babies on a table in food costumes.

(Hint: the best part of the video is within the first minute... the other 8 minutes are just there in case you want to see them)



I'm speechless. But I had to post the video once I saw it. Thanks for watching.

~Annie Spears~

7PM: The Killers Take On 3 Doors Down

Due to the 5:01 Party, the New Music Challenge is an hour later Thursday night (7PM)... And here are the competitors:

The Champion:
Let Me Be Myself - 3 Doors Down


The Challenger:
Human - Martha Stewart


Both of these songs are too new for an official music video, but check out the songs and let me know what you think! Vote here or call (810) 966-9696 at 7PM Thursday.

~Annie Spears~

3 Doors Down vs. Sarah McLachlan!

Wednesday's New Music Challenge should be an interesting one. We have two, very different artists competing to be the champion. Vote now and see if your song wins at 6PM!

The Champion:
Let Me Be Myself - 3 Doors Down


The Challenger:
U Want Me 2 - Sarah McLachlan


Which song is better? What do you think? Write me here.

~Annie Spears~

Lost Man Crashes Into Map Store!

I found this story and picture to be very funny and wanted to share it:












A New York man said he was confused about his route before he drove into the front of a map store in his SUV. Rodney Bailey said he was disoriented after leaving a parking garage at about 8AM. He made a right turn that landed him and his Ford Expedition inside a Hagstrom Map shop.
Read the full story here.

Hope this adds a little fun to your day!

~Annie Spears~

4 Days... And Counting?

This new song by Nickelback is doing very well in the New Music Challenge. (A 4-day winning streak to be exact!) Perhaps an American Idol Champion can take over??


The Champion:
Gotta Be Somebody - Nickelback


The Challenger:
Light On - David Cook


Vote for your favorite song. The songs are so new, they don't even have videos yet, but the good news is that you can listen all you want!!

~Annie Spears~

Can Katy Perry Beat Nickelback???

Although their musical styles are quite different, I think Thursday's New Music Challenge should be pretty close as far as votes go. Here are your choices:

The Champion:
Gotta Be Somebody - Nickelback


The Challenger:
Hot N Cold - Katy Perry


Check out the songs, let me know what you like! :) Thanks!

~Annie~

Nickelback Wins In A Landslide

I thought Monday night's New Music Challenge was going to be a close contest, but the brand new song from Nickelback shut out Christina Aguliera's Keeps Gettin' Better.

Here is what Tuesday holds- Nickelback's song is BRAND NEW, so they don't have an official video just yet, but you can still hear the song. And Rihanna's video is actually pretty creepy... just to warn you in advance. Enjoy!!!

The Champion:
Gotta Be Somebody - Nickelback


The Challenger:
Disturbia - Rihanna


Let me know what you think of these new songs... Should we play them? Or get rid of them forever?

~Annie Spears~

A New Winner!!!

It has finally happened: David Archuleta had a great 8-win streak, but it has officially been broken by Christina Aguilera's Keeps Gettin' Better. She will continue in the New Music Challenge Monday. Get ready to vote for your favorite music on 96.9 WBTI.

Calling All Christina Aguilera Fans

The New Music Challenge continues Friday night and we need all Christina Aguilera fans to be voting.
In case you missed it, David Archuleta won AGAIN for the 8th consecutive day! He is definitely a tough competitor. But for Friday, I think he may have finally met his match... Check out the videos.

The Champion:
Crush - David Archuleta



The Challenger:
Keeps Gettin' Better - Christina Aguilera



Vote here, by email, or by phone (810) 966-9696 for your favorite song. It's interactive radio with the New Music Challenge on 96.9 WBTI!

~Annie Spears~

I Guess We Have Some Archie Fans!

The New Music Challenge continues Wednesday. This may be difficult to believe, but David Archuleta won yet another day (7 in a row)! He will be facing Taylor Swift.

The Champion:
Crush - David Archuleta




The Challenger:
Picture To Burn - Taylor Swift


If anyone had a chance to beat David Archuleta... it's Taylor Swift. Vote for your favorite here or email me: annie@wbti.com . Thanks!

~Annie Spears~

Funny Grey's Anatomy Video

Coming off huge Olympic success... Michael Phelps has decided to expand his horizons by making an appearance in the new Season of Grey's Anatomy as "McSwimmy". Get a sneak peak here:



Ok, so it is pretty goofy. I don't know about you, but I'd watch the show with "McSwimmy". LOL What do you think?

~Annie~

Duffy vs. David Archuleta

David Archuleta - Crush is now on a 5 day winning streak!! He almost seems unbeatable. Today's Challenger, Duffy - Warwick Avenue was simply no match for the American Idol.

Crush will be moving on to Tuesday's New Music Challenge for a potential 6th win.

It's The End Of The Week!!!

We made it to the end of the week! Here's a quick recap of today's contest:

Thursday's Champion:
Crush - David Archuleta

Today's Challenger

Thursday - Music Challenge @ 7PM

Wednesday's Champion:
Crush - David Archuleta

The Challenger:
It's Over - Jesse McCartney

It was very close today. It actually came down to 2 votes in favor of David Archuleta. The videos are posted for tomorrow's New Music Challenge. Happy Voting!

~Annie~

Wednesday

Tuesday's Champion:
Crush - David Archuleta


The Challenger:
Free Fallin - John Mayer

John Mayer is a pretty amazing guitar player and singer... but he doesn't seem as exciting without Jennifer Anniston. It's definitely his loss.

Overall, David Archuleta's Crush came in on top. Don't miss tomorrow's New Music Challenge at 7PM!

~Annie~

New Music Challenge - Day 2

Here are the videos that competed today (Tuesday, Sep. 16th), check 'em out. See what you like.

Yesterday's Champion:
Cheated On Me - Gavin DeGraw

Today's Challenger:
Crush - David Archuleta

The Winner.... David Archuleta, thanks to all of you idol fans out there for voting.

The New Music Challenge Begins

Tonight was the very first New Music Challenge

The Jonas Brothers Love Bug took on Gavin DeGraw Cheated On Me. Click on the links to see the YouTube Video.

Gavin DeGraw walked away a winner tonight... but tomorrow Cheated On Me will face a Season 7 American Idol. I will be posting those videos very soon for your viewing pleasure.

What did you think about today's songs?

~Annie~